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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between GameCatalog.org and the International Games Database (IGDB)?

2. How accurate is the information here?

4. How can I refer others to information available on GameCatalog.org?

1. What is the difference between GameCatalog.org and the International Games Database (IGDB)?

GameCatalog.org is the name of the Internet web site that hosts the International Games Database (IGDB). The IGDB is a service hosted on GameCatalog.org that integrates several sources of game information. GameCatalog.org and IGDB are two brand names for the same service.

2. How accurate is the information here?

The information available on this site has been developed over time with contributions from many individuals and under the purview of several editors, originally for print editions. The information should generally be considered accurate. However, variations may be evident based on individual editorial discretion and continual progress in the research and preservation of game information. As new information is added to the underlying integrated database, double-checks are performed to confirm and compare information previously provided. Authorities and references for information are being added as it becomes available.

3. How can I contribute?

Several mechanisms are being provided for contributing information about new games or game images or updating information already available. Initially, contributions and new updates can be made through a general contribution form. As the web site features are enhanced, the opportunity to update and add information will be integrated throughout the site, including in the results of searches.

4. How can I refer others to information available on GameCatalog.org?

Each game and game publisher included in the IGDB on GameCatalog.org has a unique ID (identifier) that will never change. You will be able to refer to games and game publishers using these unique IDs, both in your own databases, as well as in web references. For more information about citing information available in the IGDB on GameCatalog.org, see How to Cite Items.